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An Unexpected Turn

Meka James

4.0

adventurous lighthearted

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

A cute little novella. Two very different personalities but they come that come together in a realistic way. There is a lot about autonomy and trust that I really appreciate (I picked this up bc that's what I saw in the other novella that I've read by this author as well).

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Pageboy

Elliot Page

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

I really loved this! It seems like the nonlinear story telling is something that folks seem really divided on, but I thought he did it really well. I enjoyed the way he wrote generally speaking, but also specifically the nonlinear narrative.

I really resonated with the way he described some more internal experiences - as a fellow pisces, that internal escapism is unfortunately quite a mood (especially re: the closet and gender dysphoria). I really enjoyed the different aspects of relationships he discussed in here and the discussion of boundaries and autonomy. There were definitely some hard parts to read emotionally, but it was all really well done and I really liked this book!

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Imagination: A Manifesto

Ruha Benjamin

5.0

challenging hopeful informative inspiring

This was such an incredible book! The author discusses how Imagination is essential for social change. In order to change the world, we must first have a vision in mind. But she doesn't leave it there in some vauge terms - there are examples of so many different ways that the current larger social imaginations ideas are harmful and examples of how alternatives have been imagined and even implemented. She shows the importance of imaginations and how imperative it is to have creative solutions that center solidarity and community to change the systems and create a world we want to live in.

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The Honeys

Ryan La Sala

5.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

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Palestinian Walks: Forays Into a Vanishing Landscape

Raja Shehadeh

5.0

inspiring reflective

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Squire

Nadia Shammas

5.0

adventurous reflective tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

This was interesting, well thought out, and beautiful. I loved a lot of the characters but the thing that really stood out was the discussion around history.

I do think that it was rushed some near the end, but considering the time restraints of a standalone with a large concept like this, it's understandable. This was really engaging overall with some really neat details in the art and themes.

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Unfamiliar, Vol. 2

Haley Newsome

4.25

funny hopeful lighthearted

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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Heartstopper Volume 5

Alice Oseman

4.0

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Prisoners' Books at the Nablus Public Library

Maggie Schreiner

4.0

informative

Lots of pictures along with a brief history and current discussion of the state of education in Israeli prisons - and Palestinians' determination to continue their education despite the lack of support. This includes references and some further reading

Palestinian Artists: In History & Today

Gliese Art Collective

4.0

informative

This short introduction mentions a several types of art and an artist within each. There is also a brief summary of the horical context and discussion of the meaning behind each part of the Palestinian flag.

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